CASIC Builder™
Questionnaire software
for patient self-report,
behavioral research and
clinical use.
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CASIC Builder™ evolved from our study done
under NIH project SBIR #2R44AI44558-02A1.
Bangsberg, DR, Bronstone, A, Chesney, M, Hecht, FM. Computer-assisted self
interviewing (CASI) to improve provider assessment of adherence in routine
clinical practice. Journal of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (JAIDS).
2002; 31: S107-S111.
Bangsberg, DR, Bronstone, A, Hofmann, R. A
computer-based assessment detects regimen misunderstandings and nonadherence
for patients on HIV antiretroviral therapy. AIDS Care. 2002;14:
3-15.
The Phase II study was performed in conjunction with the Veteran's
Administration Query-HIV
program. Results were presented at the
American Conference for the Treatment of HIV in Atlanta, GA, Sept.
15-18, 2005 by Allen Gifford, MD, Boston University School of Public Health,
Department of Health Policy & Management.
Conference poster
(pdf file)
HRSA Special Initiative: Evaluating the Impact of IT on Improving Delivery and Quality of Care for HIV Seropositive Individuals. This
page describes the Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Initiative (October 2002 through September 2006). The page has brief study abstracts for the six studies included in the initiative.
The Cornell University (Weill Medical College)/Dept. of Public Health Study used our web-based ACASI software. This study was conducted at
two community hospital HIV clinics located in Queens and Bronx, New York City. Note: external link to HRSA's web site.
Evaluation of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (ACASI)
Screening in Two Community Hospital HIV Clinics (Power Point™
presentation) is a presentation describing the Cornell study. Note: external link to the Target Center web site, technical
assistance for the Ryan White community.
HRSA created a table with an evaluation of the SPNS initiative studies: Evaluation of Patient-Focused Interventions.
Note: external link to HRSA's web site.
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eDerm/PDA™
Evaluating suspicious
skin lesions:
Instruction and
decision support
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eDerm/PDA™, an on-line curriculum and guideline for
the evaluation of suspicious skin lesions, was developed from our SBIR grant
#1 R43 CA75906-01.
Gerbert, B., Bronstone, A., Maurer, T., Hofmann, R., Berger, T.
Decision support software to help primary care physicians triage skin cancer.
Archives of Dermatology. 2000;136: 187-92.
Reviews
Kopes-Kerr, CP. Website of the month: Welcome to
eDerm. Action Advisor for Primary Care. 2002; 4: page number 3.
Editor: Colin P. Kopes-Kerr, MD, JD, MPH. Dr. Kopes-Kerr is the program
director for the Family Practice Residency Program at SUNY Stony Brook.
Chris Helopoulos, MS, PA-C Review of eDerm/PDA
Chris is a practicing physician assistant and Associate Director of Clinical
Education at Barry University Physician Assistant Program in Miami, FL. He
instructs his PA students in the use of handheld computer technology and has
spoken nationally about handheld computers in medicine. His wife is also a
practicing PA and an avid fan of the PDA.
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